With a Heavy Heart and Hopeful Mind

It’s hard to say I miss you

when I know you are in a better place

the memories that I keep of you

will never be erased

yet it’s sad to know there will never be

conversation or subtle advice

and that I’ll never hear your laugh again

except for in the memories in my mind

but if you were here I know you’d be unhappy with all that’s happening around the land

sometimes I wonder if there was a reason you left early

maybe it’s just something I don’t understand

either way I want you to know in case you don’t already see

that grandma is missing you every day

and she’s having a really hard time but she still believes

that you will be waiting for her

and when it is her time

you will be by her side

she doesn’t want to go alone

she’d like an escort for that ride

anyway I know you are a man of few words

I just wanted to check in

I wish you the best

thanks for the brief ear that you give

when I’m feeling down

or not sure I can handle all that’s on my plate

I remember how you pushed on

and my insecurities start to fade

I still keep faith at heart

I still try to see good even when there’s bad

but once in a while I think of you

and I can’t help but get sad